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Chris Froome Airlifted After Training Crash, Set for Spinal Surgery

The 40-year-old is stable in a Toulon hospital, with surgery scheduled following scans showing a collapsed lung, five broken ribs, a lumbar fracture.

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Pink jersey Britain's rider of team Sky Christopher Froome, winner, poses with the trophy on the podium after the 21st and last stage of the 101st Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, on May 27, 2018 in Rome. Britain's Chris Froome completed a sensational comeback to win the Giro d'Italia on Sunday for a rare Grand Tour treble after the 21st and final stage in Rome. Froome, 33, became the first Briton to win the race in the Giro's 101-year history after the 115km closed circuit race through the streets of the Italian capital. (Photo by LUK BENIES / AFP) (Photo by LUK BENIES/AFP via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Israel–Premier Tech said the solo accident occurred during a training ride near Saint-Raphaël, with no other cyclists or vehicles involved.
  • Froome will undergo surgery for the lumbar vertebra fracture, and the team reported he sustained no head injuries.
  • He is expected to miss the remainder of the season, according to reporting consistent across multiple outlets.
  • French outlet L'Equipe reported he was conscious on arrival and able to speak with medical staff.
  • The crash intensifies uncertainty over his future as his contract with Israel–Premier Tech is due to expire at the end of 2025.